CROCS LAKE

CROCS LAKE

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Crocs Lake

Crocs Lake is an investment in the growth of small businesses.  We help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing access to education, capital and support services. We also engage in a business reality TV show where aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators showcase their business ideas to a panel of investors known as "Crocs".  With other entrepreneurs known as a the "Lakes" waching online, they also have the oppotunity to partake in this show. During the show, the Crocs meticulously analyze the entrepreneurs' products, business models, and company valuations, often uncovering weaknesses and flaws.  If a Croc or a Lake expresses interest, the entrepreneur has the chance to strike a handshake deal, also known as a gentleman's agreement, right there on the show.

Event Details

  • Date August 1 - 4, 2024
  • Time 08:00 AM Daily
  • Address 19 Sanusi Fafunwa, VI Lagos
  • Email pitch@crocslake.com
  • Phone +234 904 055 9984
  • Socials @crocslake
  • Website https://crocslake.com

ELIGIBILITY

Citizenship

Applicants must be either Nigerian Citizens or legal residents of Nigeria

No Criminal Charges

Applicants cannot have any criminal charges pending against them.

No Affiliation

Applicant's family members should not have a connection to Crocs Lake.

No Public Office

Applicant cannot run for public office within a year after their appearance.

PROCESS

FROM PITCH

  • STEP 1

    APPLICATION

    PITCH MARATHON

    Submit your application for the marathon call for applications.

  • STEP 2

    LEARN

    BOOTCAMP AND ADVANCED DIGITAL CAMP

    Acquire the necessary digital entrepreneurship skills, innovation tools, and methodologies, as well as business modeling and pitching skills, through intensive marathon boot camps. Gain valuable insights from leaders in the digital industry.

  • STEP 3

    PROTOTYPE

    DESIGN AND WIREFRAME

    Create a prototype and design your low-fidelity product to showcase your idea during the initial marathon pitch.

TO PROFIT

  • STEP 4

    BUILD

    MENTORSHIP COLLABORATION

    Develop your minimum viable product (MVP) by leveraging the expertise of mentors affiliated with exclusive coaching sessions provided by prominent figures in the digital industry.

  • STEP 5

    PITCH

    GUINNES WORLD RECORD MARATHON

    Present your digital entrepreneurial concept to a specialized judge and potential investors.

  • STEP 6

    START - UP

    HOLISTIC PACKAGE

    Kickstart your early-stage business in the digital realm by availing a complete package comprising incubation, tailored mentoring and coaching, and seed funding.

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION FORM

55%

AUDITION FORM

55%

MATERIAL RELEASE

60%

INTELLECTUAL form

60%

ATTEND OPEN CALL

70%

INVITE TO AUDITION

85%

INVITE TO PITCH

100%

PITCH DAY PROCESS

Checkin

30%

Register

40%

preparation

45%

Podcast

55%

Pitch

70%

Verification

90%

Funding

100%

PORTFOLIO

Entreprenuer Application

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Welcome to the online submission platform for Crocs Lake Business Pitch!

Crocs Lake producers are embarking on a nationwide search to discover Nigeria's most talented entrepreneurs, inventors, creators, and innovators with exceptional businesses and products. Don't miss your chance to enter Crocs Lake and potentially secure an investment from a Croc.

Please note that to participate in the show, you must meet the following eligibility requirements, which are subject to change at the discretion of the US Africa Business Forum:

1. You must be 18 years of age or older (or the age of majority in your state of residence). If you are below 18 years of age, your parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) must apply on your behalf and sign all necessary documents related to your potential participation in the shows.

2. You must be legally present in Nigeria throughout your participation in the show and have the legal authorization to take part.

3. Neither you nor any of your immediate family members (including spouse, parents, children, siblings, and anyone residing in your household) may currently be or have been within the past year, a full-time employee, officer, or director of the following entities: US Africa Business Forum, Stagboiz Entertainment, Pipsfinders Management, Talent WeySabi LLC, Digiblitz Touch, Light of Love Spectacle, The Top CEO's, MissTraders, Naija Music and Art Festival, ThePageantCON, Vision Crowd Fund, Nigerian Realty, Food Parvis or any of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated, or related entities within the media and entertainment divisions of DigiblitzTouch.com, Inc. Additionally, you should not have any affiliation with Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, or any other social media platform, or any entity owned, controlled, or affiliated with them.

4. Please note that the following entities are not eligible: (i) any person or entity associated with or affiliated with the aforementioned entities, or any of their direct and/or indirect parents, subsidiaries, affiliated or related entities; (ii) any television station that is owned; (iii) any person or entity directly involved in the development, production, distribution, or any other form of exploitation of the shows or any variation thereof; (iv) any well-known major sponsor of the shows; (v) any person or entity providing services to the shows; or (vi) any croc ("Crocs") or any entity that is substantially owned or controlled by any Croc ("Crocs Entity").

5. Furthermore, you must not be a candidate for public office and agree not to become one from the date of the Audition Release until one (1) year after the initial broadcast of the last episode of the shows in which you appear (if applicable). Additionally, you must not have been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years (unless expunged), and you must willingly undergo a background check.

6. I acknowledge and agree that the Producer has the exclusive authority to disqualify any individual who, in the Producer's sole judgment, has sufficient familiarity with any person or entity associated with the development, production, or exhibition of the shows, which could give rise to the appearance of impropriety if they were to participate in the shows.

7. I comprehend and consent to the fact that the Producer has the exclusive authority to determine the eligibility of participants and that the Producer reserves the right to modify any of the eligibility requirements at any given time.

We extend our best wishes to you during the casting process.

If you are a parent or legal guardian completing this application on behalf of a minor, please provide your contact information (as the parent or legal guardian) below.

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